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Saved orderForest layerFunctionWater needsSun

Group bySaved orderForest layerPermaculture functionWater needsSun

Osoberry

Oemleria cerasiformis

⛅ Part Shade💧💧 Moderate4–5′ tall

Osoberry is a native Pacific Northwest deciduous shrub that produces delicate white to pink flower clusters in early spring, followed by small edible dark berries that ripen to black. It works well as a screening plant or in woodland gardens with moderate water availability.

🌸 Blooms: March, April, May

Salmonberry

Rubus spectabilis

⛅ Part Shade💧💧 Moderate4–12′ tall

A Pacific Northwest native bramble producing showy pink to orange flowers in spring followed by delicious orange-red berries. It thrives in cool, moist conditions and makes an excellent addition to shade gardens and wild areas.

🌸 Blooms: March

Red-flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum

⛅ Part Shade💧💧 Moderate6–12′ tall

A deciduous shrub prized for its clusters of deep red or crimson flowers that bloom in spring before the leaves fully emerge. It is a reliable, low-maintenance plant that attracts hummingbirds and provides early-season color in gardens.

🌸 Blooms: May, June

golden currant

Ribes aureum

☀️ Full Sun💧 Low4–3′ tall

A deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant golden-yellow flowers in spring and ornamental dark berries. It's drought-tolerant once established and makes an attractive addition to native plant gardens.

🌸 Blooms: March, April, May

Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia

☀️ Full Sun💧💧 Moderate6–20′ tall

A native North American shrub with white spring flowers, edible dark purple berries in summer, and striking golden-red fall foliage. It's extremely hardy, attractive to wildlife, and requires minimal maintenance.

🌸 Blooms: May, June

twinberry honeysuckle

Lonicera involucrata

⛅ Part Shade💧💧 Moderate4–10′ tall

A native Pacific Northwest shrub with twin yellowish-white flowers followed by glossy black berries loved by wildlife. It thrives in part shade with moderate moisture and makes an excellent addition to native plant gardens.

🌸 Blooms: June, July, August

Common Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus

☀️ Full Sun💧 Low3–3′ tall

A native deciduous shrub valued for its abundant white berries that persist through fall and winter. Its small pink or white flowers give way to ornamental berry clusters that provide winter interest and food for birds.

🌸 Blooms: June

Ocean spray

Holodiscus discolor

☀️ Full Sun💧 Low6–12′ tall

Ocean spray is a native deciduous shrub prized for its delicate, feathery white flower plumes that appear in summer and persist as attractive seed heads. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor soils where many other plants struggle.

🌸 Blooms: August

Pacific Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa

⛅ Part Shade💧💧 Moderate0.75–1.5′ tall

A delicate woodland perennial with finely textured, fern-like foliage and heart-shaped pink or white flowers that dangle from arching stems. It thrives in shaded, moist conditions and spreads gradually to form attractive groundcover.

🌸 Blooms: June